Combinations - Page 42 of 64 - Fine Gardening
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DesignWhy Aren’t You Growing More Baptisias?
Years ago, I decided to plant a baptisia in my small garden. I was willing to give up precious space to such a large plant in expectation of the vibrant…
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DesignTry a new take on the “thriller, filler, spiller” recipe
This container belongs to a friend of mine, who asked for my assistance in planting it. I love the look of the molten-hot-lava pot and let the pot’s glazing act…
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ArticleLime green is a good place to start
Without the shot of chartreuse, this understated combination might fade into the dark green background. But with the sweet potato vine in place, the eye is directed to the compelling…
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ArticleHigh contrast from a few plants
You could spot this arrangement from far away. The vibrant African daisy and New Zealand flax mean one can use fewer and smaller plants for a big effect.
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DesignLimited color choices free up other details
This design uses reds, greens, and a few deep purples exclusively, which allows differently shaped plants to share the same window box and urn. Texture and shape are varied but…
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ArticleCreate the perfect frame for a small seating area
Two urns do a nice job of framing this intimate seating area while honoring the larger scale of the surrounding landscape. Foliage plants attract attention, with the calibrachoa offering some…
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ArticleThe more plants, the merrier
If you can see the pot or the soil, you just don’t have enough plants
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